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The American Daughters is a breathtaking story of courage and community. Maurice Carlos Ruffin brings to life the resilience of Black women who defied enslavement and fought for liberation. Through Ady’s journey from grief to strength, readers witness the power of learning, legacy, and sisterhood. This novel is both a tribute to the untold heroes of history and a reminder of the enduring fight for freedom.
Set in the eerie Ozark Mountains, When the Bones Sing follows Dovie, a teen from a long line of women who can “hear the bones of the dead.” When hikers start vanishing near her town, the local sheriff turns to Dovie’s strange ability to help find the bodies.
On an ordinary night, Earth is suddenly harvested for resources, transforming into an enormous multi-level dungeon. Every building collapses, every human atomized into a deadly survival game watched by an intergalactic audience.
Audrey Fitzgerald’s life takes a wild turn when the ghost of her best friend suddenly appears in her apartment, claiming he was murdered and needs her help to solve the mystery. With the reluctant assistance of a charming detective and a snarky talking cat, Audrey dives into a supernatural investigation filled with humor, chaos, and ghostly surprises.
In The Perfumist of Paris, Alka Joshi delivers a powerful conclusion to The Jaipur Trilogy. Radha’s journey through ambition, motherhood, and rediscovering her identity is both tender and bold. Set against the romantic backdrop of 1970s Paris, this novel explores love, loss, and the courage to live authentically—reminding readers that the most beautiful creations often come from confronting the past.